Preparation

Basic Requirements for Master of Science Degree in Chemistry

An advanced studies plan in Chemistry leads to the master of science (MS) degree. The thesis option affords students opportunities to develop research skills appropriate for terminal degrees as professional chemists or for continuation into PhD plans. The extended course work option emphasizes classroom instruction in advanced chemical sciences and is particularly appropriate for educational advancement by industry professionals and secondary school teachers.

Basic Requirements

Students seeking the MS degree in Chemistry must have completed, at minimum, the following courses with grades of "C-" or better:

General (Freshman) Chemistry I & II with laboratory	8 hours
Organic Chemistry I & II with laboratory	8 hours
Analytical Chemistry I & II with laboratory	8 hours
Physical Chemistry I & II with laboratory	8 hours
Inorganic Chemistry with laboratory	5 hours

Most of these course requirements may be met at UHCL prior to entering the graduate Chemistry plan by completing the following courses with grades of "C-" or better: CHEM 3233, CHEM 3234, CHEM 3224; CHEM 4635, CHEM 4636, CHEM 4622; CHEM 4231, CHEM 4232, CHEM 4222; CHEM 4335.

None of these courses is normally accepted for degree credit toward the hours in the graduate plan.

Chemistry Program

Basic Requirements for Master of Science Degree in Chemistry